September 2009 Babies

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Low HCG levels someone make me feel better :(

lisa2424 wrote:

Ok by my LMP i should be 6 almost 7 weeks pregnant. I had a possitive pregnancy test Sunday at home and a possitive pregnancy test at the doctors Monday. They sent me for my HCG levels and i called them this morning (tuesday) and my levels are only 88. They are saying im only about 2 weeks pregnant. I dont see how thats possible but i have an appointment in 2 weeks to see where i am via ultrasound. I of course made the mistake of googleing low HCG levels and it says theres a very good chance i will miscarry :( Im pertrified now. please someone tell me everything will be ok.

@lisa2424 Lisa, Call them back and tell them you want another blood draw at least 2 days after the first.I could not wait two weeks to see what was up. Another blood draw would be ideal!! Maybe you ovulated late? I am hoping for the best. (((hugs))) mama

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jdstewart88

@lisa2424You might have ovulated late.. They should be able to tell you during the ultrasound. HTH!!

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lkunka

@lisa2424 Stay positive and talk to your belly! That is what I did when we found out we were prego! It made me feel so much better and after 3 1/2 years of trying and no luck I was more than desprate for it to stick! I will keep you in my thoughts, good luck and keep us posted!

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lisa2424

@desmnzas I may have ovulated late I mean I have only had 2 periods since having Austin. 1 was July 5th and the second was August 19th. By those two i should have had my period September 28th or so. I think i will ask them to send me for another blood test Friday that way when me and DH go away for our trip the 17th I will have some peace at mind.

@lisa2424 I agree with the other mamas! Maybe you ovulated late...huge possibility since you are not regular yet. Also, you should go in again later this week and get another blood test. Our bodies are crazy and amazing. Trust in God - he knows what is going on inside of you with your LO. I'll be praying for you!

I don't know why on earth the doctor would tell you your number if it's low...seems it would just worry you more. Plus, I'd think if they were concerned about it they would have you return in a couple of days to make sure the levels have doubled at least. Why wait 2 whole weeks?

This is nothing different than has already been said, but it is true: especially with your irregular cycle, you more than likely ovulated later than you think you did. If that's so, you also may see what looks like an empty sac at the ultrasound - that is VERY common for those who think they are further along than they are. Lots of ladies on my pregnancy board have seen "empty sacs" at their first ultrasound and now have perfectly healthy (but younger) fetuses. Some of them were actually advised to do a D&C for "threatened miscarriage," but decided against it only to find they were just not as far along as they thought. Much ado about nothing... That's why a lot of places don't offer early ultrasounds. But I digress... I'm sure you just ovulated late.

That being said, I strongly agree that you should have them do another blood draw and level test in 2 days. As long as the numbers have at least doubled you should not worry yourself anymore. If they haven't, maybe prepare for the worst... but not until then. You should get the test soon to put your mind at ease; if you're stressed then your baby bun is too.

Lots of love mama...hang in there, and keep us updated. Let me know if you need to talk :)

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missy4155

@lisa2424 Call and ask for another draw. When I was pregnant with Justin my HCG levels were only 55 and I was supposed to be 6 wks (by my calculations). I went back 2 days later and they almost doubled but not quite plus my progesterone was low (had to take meds with both pregnancies for that) I had a u/s and my calculations were right baby was measuring 6 wks but HCG levels weren't. They eventually caught up though. Another test would ease your mind though.

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lisa2424

Thank you all for your support :) Im happy to announce that my levels are now 478 yay for almost quadrupled numbers. So all should be good and there is still a chance im a May 2011 mommy but if not im a June 2011 mommy :)

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